Boredom at Work: Part 2 - The Search for Zest

One of a series of films on emotional problems in business, industry - and life itself.

Cast

William Bishop

as Loretta's Father

Greg Clarke

as The Boy Hugh

Bonnie Hammett

as Loretta's Mother

Charles N. Hockman

as Hugh's Father

Betsy Holland

as The Girl Loretta

Carrifae Mount

as Loretta Marriott

M.L. Powers

as Ed Vance

Wilson B. Prickett

as Hugh Marriott

Charles Suggs

as Doctor Jeffers

Jennie Wilson

as Hugh's Mother

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